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Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast

Jaime Fok and Freya Valerio
Romance
Fantasy
Project Hail Mary
Books
Goodreads Choice Awards
Fourth Wing
Blood Over Bright Haven
The Poppy War
The Will Of the Many
People We Meet On Vacation
The Lord Of the Rings
Magnolia Parks
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Ali Hazelwood
Asian Mythology
Crescent City
Character Study
The Poet Empress
Zodiac Academy
Divine Rivals

Two friends, two time zones, and a shared love of stories. We are Freya (from Australia) & Jaime (from Canada), book besties who are worlds apart. As lovers of fantas, and fiction - we'll dive into what we are reading, TBRs, book recs, and more! Join us as we bridge together our time zones, one chapter at a time 📚✨ Book Club: www.patreon.com/OnceUponaTimeZone IG: @onceuponatimezonepod htt... more

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You know we LOVE The Poet Empress, and we had the best time chatting with Shen Tao about her book, early inspiration (warrior cats, anyone?) and how fonts might speak in different ways!

Shen Tao:

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You asked for book recs that were oddly specific... and we had so much fun matching books to your prompts! Hope you enjoy these oddly specific reading recs!

Books Discussed:

The Kiss of Deception - Mary E Pearson

The Heart of Betrayal - Mary E Pea... more

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Sorry for some of the audio quality in this one, we had some technical difficulties this week :( Hope you still enjoy this one, it was a fun game!

Books Discussed:

Dragon Republic - RF Kuang

The Last Contract of Isako - Fonda Lee

Yesteryear - Ca... more

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Let's wrap up our April reading month & talk about what we're looking forward to in May!

Books Discussed:

Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare

Wind and Truth - Brandon Sanderson

The Beauty of Darkness - Mary E Pearson

Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt... more

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Recent Guests

Shen Tao
Author of The Poet Empress
Author, The Poet Empress
Episode: Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Shannon J Spann
Debut author of A Stage Set for Villains; social media strategist; theater/acting enthusiast
Author, A Stage Set for Villains
Episode: This Fantasy World is Based on ACTING?! 🎭 (with Shannon J. Spann) 📚 [EP#39]
Ellen Catherine
A fellow BookTuber specializing in romance and romantasy
Ellen Catherine (BookTuber/Content Creator)
Episode: Exposing Our Bookish HOT TAKES with Ellen Catherine! 👀 (@ellencatherinebooks) 📚 [EP#35]
Emmy Rosam
Romanticy enthusiast and popular book reviewer
Content creator on social media platforms
Episode: The Ultimate Viral ROMANTASY Book Bracket with Emmy Rosam (@whatemmyreads)! 📚 [EP#31]
Sarah Mughal Rana
Author of debut fantasy novel, Dawn of the Firebird, and co-host of the On the Right Track podcast.
Once Upon a Time Zone Podcast
Episode: The Realities of Publishing a Debut Fantasy with Sarah Mughal Rana | Dawn of the Firebird 📚 [EP#21]

Hosts

Freya Valerio
Co-host of the show; bookish content creator with focus on fantasy and reader communities.
Jaime Fok
Co-host of the show; engages in book discussions, reviews, and reader recommendations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • 🩷

    Love this podcast! Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    halyatiaj
    Australia2 months ago
  • ❤️❤️

    Love you guys!! It’s the best part of my week, you to are so cozy love watching both your vids.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isla Aitken
    Canada2 months ago
  • New fav cozy book pod 📚

    Found Jaime first and also started watching Freya this year, so I was so excited to see them start this podcast! It’s the perfect, cozy bookish podcast and both of them are so soothing to the soul 🫶🏼 this is my new fav podcast that I always look forward to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie H Lim
    Canada10 months ago

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Listeners praise the cozy, soothing dynamic between hosts and their approachable, friendly banter.
Guests and topics are perceived as authentic and informative, with strong community vibes.
Fans appreciate practical reading guidance and clear enthusiasm for fantasy subgenres.

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#233
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#21
Finland/Arts/Books
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#30
India/Arts/Books
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#48
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#59
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#68
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Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Q: What was your publishing journey like before The Poet Empress finally found a home?
Tao reveals writing eight unpublished books and viewing earlier manuscripts as learning artifacts that helped craft the eventual hit, emphasizing persistence.
Inside the MUST-READ Fantasy That Will Break Your Heart 👀 | The Poet Empress with Shen Tao 📚 [EP#46]
Q: How did you decide poetry would be the medium for magic in your world?
She describes poetry as a bite-sized emotional container that can deliver truth across space and time, with cultural homage to Chinese poetic tradition.
Exposing Our Bookish HOT TAKES with Ellen Catherine! 👀 (@ellencatherinebooks) 📚 [EP#35]
Q: Ellen, do you DNF often?
Ellen shares that she rarely DNFs; if she does, she doesn't post reviews and generally doesn't count DNFs toward reading progress unless required for a NetGalley review.
Bookish Habits, Our Favs & If We Would Ever Write a Book... (Ask Us Anything!) 📚 [EP#28]
Q: What is your favorite drink and snack to have while reading?
I love tea, popcorn, and an iced coffee when I'm editing, and I like Roy Best Tea while I read.
Bookish Habits, Our Favs & If We Would Ever Write a Book... (Ask Us Anything!) 📚 [EP#28]
Q: Would you ever consider writing a book?
No, neither of us thinks we're capable of writing a book and we have so much respect for authors.

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Two online-bookish friends in different time zones discuss their latest reads, TBRs, and bookish news with warm, cozy banter. Episodes cover fantasy world-building, author news, romance and romantasy trends, and light takes on adaptations, often blending personal reading journeys with practical recommendations for listeners looking to deepen their fantasy and general book knowledge. The show stands out for its genuine friendship, accessibility, and hands-on guidance for readers exploring subgenres, world-building, and reader communities, making it a welcoming hub for fans of cozy, discussion-driven book podcasts.

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